Government files sweeping rail merger suit
Salt Lake Feb 1 The government sues to dissolve the Union Pacific Southern Pacific and U R N amalgamation claiming the case is the largest of its kind and broader than the Northern Securities action. The case opens a nationwide series against railroad combinations with yearlong evidence gathering by the department.
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Northern Securities Company
Salt Lake
Harriman
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States
Department
Tai Hsu May Abdicate Rumor Sparks China Watch
Washington hears rumors Tai Han empress dowager plans abdication on Chinese New Year. Report says she, once seen as reactionary, has become too progressive for elder statesmen. The tale alleges her action would affect regency and the throne of Kwang Su.
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Washington
Tai Han
China
Empire of the Dragon
Tai Hau
Hienfung
Kwang Su
Tai Heu
Orchard Will Be Tried for Murder in April
Caldwell Maho Feb 1 plans are laid to prosecute Harry Orchard for the murder of the late Governor Steunenberg. The district attorney insists Orchard has had no immunity promised him and will be tried for his life. The plan is to hold the trial in April.
Five Die in Boarding House Fire in Kansas City
Five persons burned to death and 15 injured in a boarding house fire at Eleventh and Wyandotte streets in Kansas City. Survivors escaped scantily clad as the temperature fell to the year's lowest.
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Kansas City
Eleventh
Wyandotte
Famous Irish Actor Dies in Columbus After Operation
Dennis O'Sullivan, the Irish actor, died in Columbus today following an operation for appendicitis. The death occurred after the surgical procedure, with physicians reporting no further complications.
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Columbus, O
Dennis O'Sullivan
Thieves Hit South Bend Businesses for About $60
Thieves worked overnight at South Bend Washington Thursday night. They opened gates at the Northern Pacific depot and at Nettleton & Co.’s grocery. They secured about $60 for their trouble.
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South Bend
Wash
Northern Pacific
Nettleton & Co
Governor Toole Resigns as Montana Governor
Helena Mont Feb 1 Governor Janes K Toole fled his resignation with the secretary of state stating death as the cause His health had been poor and it is reported he will go to California for the winter Lieutenant Governor N North will fill the vacancy
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Helena
Mont
Janes K. Toole
Secretary of the State
N. North
Toole
California
Henry Ach Named Ruef's Chief Counsel in San Francisco Case
Henry Ach will be Ruef's leading attorney and practically sole counsel for the indicted boss. His trial was set for February 6 though he preferred the 17th. Ruef was granted four hours daily to consult with attorneys until the case. Grove L. Johnson notified Ruef late last night he would not act as chief attorney, a heavy blow to Ruef.
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San Francisco
Feb. L
Henry Ach
Ruef
Ach
Grove L. Johnson
Funeral of Cardinal Richard Reveals Prophecy of Kaiser Death
In Paris on February 1 a large crowd attended Cardinal Richard's funeral. It was learned that hours before his death, while in a trance, he spoke and predicted that the Kaiser would die soon after him.
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Paris
Richard
Haaga Trial Details Stolen Goods Kept in Sack
Bookkeeper Mudge testified that Haaga often carried a gunny sack to George & Miller store and placed goods inside. Miss Blanche Crane identified a grey skirt Haaga had given her, which she altered and later returned after learning of the robbery, confirming the garment was from the firm’s stock.
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Mudge
Haaga
Miss Craine
C. S. Mudge
George & Miller Company
Col. J. H. Raley
George & Miller
Hangu
Hanga
Blanche Crane
Echo
F. T. George
Minerva Jones
Brooklyn Bank Falls in Brooklyn New York
The Home Bank of Brooklyn failed to open this morning as a run continued for several days. The state banking department is in charge. Founded in 1860 the institution had capital stock of 100 000 and deposits estimated at 389 000.
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New York
Home Bank
Brooklyn
State Banking Department
Treasurer's Bond Accepted After Governor's Review
The $600000 state treasurer bond for Steele has been approved and is in force after the governor's investigation. Old bonds were cancelled by American Surety. Bondsmen signed for about $60000 are not responsible. Steele to secure others. About 100 bondsmen from nearly every county signed. Monthly reports will monitor state funds to prevent future issues like the Title Guarantee and Trust failure involving nearly $400000.
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Chamberlain
Steele
American Surety Company
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Thaw Acquitted on Insanity Grounds Sentenced to Matteawan
New York on February 11 Harry K Thaw was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford White murder case and was committed to Matteawan State Asylum for the Criminally Insane after the verdict. Jury had been out 26 hours with ballots leaning nine for acquittal to three for conviction.
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New York
Harry K Thaw
Stanford White
Balloy
Evelyn
Josiah Thaw
William Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan
Jerome
Littleton
Dowling
Lyman Rumored for Third District Congress Run
Rumor from the Walla Walla Statesman says Professor W D Lyman of Whitman College plans to announce a candidacy for Congress in Washington's third district. He would run on an open river platform with Republican support, backed by his statewide reputation as a reformer and open river advocate.
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W.D. Lyman
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Lyman
Ucket
Washington
Northwest
United States
The
Historical Society
Nez Perce Population and School Enrollment Report
O H Lipps agent of the Nez Perce Indians says the tribe population is 1471 with about 300 members ages 6 to 18. Of these, 120 attend the government school at Lapwal. Lipps notes the tribe's education figures in Lewiston Tribunes city report.
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Lapwai
Lipps
Old Fort Lapwal
Lapwal Creek
Lewiston
Tribe
O. H. Lipps
Nez Perce
Sheriff backs county prohibition in Morrow county
Sheriff E M Shutt, a leading eastern Oregon lawman, advocates local prohibition and campaigns for it. The killing of a youth named Davis by Dan Doherty in a Lexington saloon heightens anti saloon sentiment. District Attorney G W Phelps predicts a dry vote in June due to crime linked to saloons.
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E. M. Shutt
Morrow County
Oregon
Young Davis
Dan Doherty
Lexington
G. W. Phelps
Umatilla-Morrow
Morrow
Salutons
Grand County News
Portugal Faces Open Rebellion Under Monarchy Threat
Lisbon February 1 government admits massive plot to undermine the monarchy and establish a republic. Orders ban public gatherings, empowers magistrates to prosecute political offenders, and warns of severe punishment for anti monarchical activity.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Trans-Atlantic wireless line opens between London and Montreal
The MarconI wireless system begins public service for private messages from London and Ireland to Montreal with Cornwall's Penzhield as a relay. Montreal chosen as American terminus thanks to Canada subsidising $80,000. Private messages priced at 12 cents per word. No private wires to wireless terminals yet.
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Filsden
Ireland
London
Medton
Peidhu
Cornwall
Atlantic
Glace Bay
Montreal
Canada
England
Caldwell Plans $100000 Caldwell College Fund for Idaho
Dr H B Knight, former Pendleton academy agent, predicts Caldwell Idaho Presbyter ian college will raise over 100000 for a large Northwest campus. Donations include 25000 from Andrew Carnegie pledged if matching funds arise, and 25000 from Chicago philanthropist Pearson. Knight has raised about 50000 so far and aims to expand dormitories and facilities.
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Knight
Presbyterian School
Andrew Carnegie
West
Caldwell
Idaho
Pendleton
College of Idaho
H. B. Knight
Pendleton Academy
Northwest
Chilean tender Yanez sails to meet battleship fleet
Purita Arenas reports the Chilean tender Yanez and several private steamships and yachts packed with excursionists have sailed to meet the battleship fleet that departed Possession Bay twenty miles west of here this morning.
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Purita Arenas
Yanez
Possession Bay
Pilot Rock Cupid Records Three Local Weddings
The past week saw three marriages recorded in Pilot Rock among popular locals. The couples are George F. Campbell and Bertie Etter, L. Harvey and Sarah Osborne, Adam Noble and Estelle Gilliland.
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George F. Campbell
Bertie Etter
Harvey
Sarah Osborne
Adam Noble
Estelle Gilliland
Local Hero Joe Lukowaki Saves Life at Portland
Joe Lukowaki saved the life of John Gibbon in Portland yesterday. He has distinguished himself as a hero for the thirteenth time.
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Joe Lukowaki
John Gibbon
Portland
Japanese Reporter Seeks Northwest Sentiment on War Prospects
Seattle Jap reporter Sagashi Goyomon visits Pendleton to gauge Northwest Japanese views on war prospects. He notes no alarm yet strong interest in American sentiment, reports on a Seattle Japanese woman living with a local Chinaman, and mentions local gambling by migrants and restaurant workers.
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Northwest
Seattle
Asike
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Sagashi Goyomon
Pendleton
Portland
Walls Walla
Yakima
Goyomon
Toklo Papers
Right of Way Deeds Filed For Walla Walla Traction Line
Four deeds for right of way 60 feet wide were filed with County Recorder F. W. Hendley. Deeds by M. A. Drumheller Anton Effinger John Martin and Vernon Compton grant the land near the state line for a nominal $1 each. The filings indicate the company’s plan to extend toward the Blue Mountains as reported in East Oregon.
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Walla Walla
Blue Mountains
Oregon
Milton Odd Fellows Surprise Visit In Walla Walla
About 60 members from Milton lodge No 19 walked into Odd Fellows temple in Walla Walla Washington during the regular meeting. The visiting group planned a banquet for next Thursday but arrived last night. A candidate was initiated in the first degree and five in the third, all Milton men, with the Washington degree team conducting the work.
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Washington Lodge No. 19
I. O
Milton Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Walla Walla Statesman
Milton
Washington Lodge
Chinese Observe Empire's Natal Day in Pendleton
Pendleton Chinese residents marked the Flowery Kingdom new year with feasts and fireworks last night though many have not visited China for years. Celebrations occurred at Goey's and Chinatown venues, with firecracker use permitted during the period, and the community largely partook in the quiet, customary festivities.
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Pendleton
Goey’s
Chinatown
Oregon Supreme Court Upholds $10,000 Award
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled the Linnton sawmill case Tricksey versus Clark rightful, affirming a $10,000 jury verdict for the loss of an arm suffered by a 17 year old worker. The accident occurred while the father and son worked side by side, and the decision sustains the damages awarded for the limb loss.
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Supreme Court of Oregon
Tricksey Vs. Clark
Linnton
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